NZQA qualifications & pathways

NZQA qualifications

The New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) qualifications (currently approved for delivery in Kuwait and New Zealand) comprise core compulsory standards representing the competencies required by students, and endorsements recognising the specialised application within the sector.

Students who enrol in these qualifications can achieve both the ICAO course certificates and NZQA certificate and diplomas.

These programmes are delivered face-to-face either in New Zealand or at an approved international academy, such as at the Australian College of Kuwait in Kuwait City (each location is subject to NZQA approval).

NZQA pathways

New Zealand Certificate
Air Traffic Services

Four unit standards:

Air law and operational procedures
Aeronautical meterology
and air navigation
Principles of flight
and aircraft performance
Human performance

New Zealand Diploma
Air Traffic Services

Four endorsements:

Aerodrome Control
and Approach Control Procedural
Area & Approach Control
Surveillance and Area
Control Procedural
Oceanic Air-ground
Flight Information

New Zealand Diploma
Air Traffic Services

Five endorsements:

Aerodrome Control
Approach Control Procedural
Area Control Surveillance
Approach Control
Surveillance
Area Control Procedural

Bachelor of Aviation Management
(Massey University)

Credit transfer options available

NZQA qualifications & pathways